PackFish7™
Instructions & Owner’s Manual
For video instructions visit, SeaEagle.com/Instructions
Sea Eagle Boats, Inc.
19 N. Columbia Street, Suite 1
Port Jeerson, NY 11777
1-800-748-8066
October 2019
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Manufacturer’s Certications
NMMA (for USA only) certication means that the boat, sold in the United States, has been judged by the
National Marine Manufacturer’s Association to be in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard Regulations and
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and recommended practices.
Sea Eagle Warranty
All Sea Eagle products come standard with a 3 year warranty against manufacturing defects The warranty
begins the date that your product is delivered.
If you receive a damaged item, please call the shipping carrier to report the issue. Do not return damaged
merchandise until it has been inspected by the carrier. Sea Eagle will be notied by the carrier when they
have completed their inspection and if necessary, Sea Eagle will arrange for the repair or replacement of
damaged merchandise.
See complete warranty details at SeaEagle.com/Warranty.
Congratulations on purchasing a Sea Eagle!
With over 50 years of experience in designing, selling and using these quality
inflatables, we’re confident that you are going to love your Sea Eagle and we’re
ready to proudly stand behind them.
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Decals, Stickers & Registration
Always contact your state boating authorities for information on boating registration and regulations.
Most states require you to register your boat if you are using a motor. (Please note, the Sea Eagle
PackFish7™ is rated for use with a 1 hp motor by the NMMA. However, there is currently no provision
for a motor mount.)
Upon registration it may be required to provide the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin. Purchases made
through an authorized dealer or reseller may require for you to contact them directly in order to obtain this.
You may be charged your own state sales tax if you were not charged sales tax at the time of purchase.
Registered boats generally require the registration number to be applied to the boat. We do not
recommend the use of decals or stickers as they tend to crack and peel over time with the repeated inflation
and deflation of your Sea Eagle. Instead we suggest applying these numbers to a small piece of hard plastic
or marine plywood and hanging it from your boat like a license plate if permitted by your state.
Contact Us
Unlike many other companies today we pride ourselves on answering the phone and helping you with any
concerns, questions or special ordering needs that you may have! Feel free to give us a call at
1-800-748-8066 and we will be happy to talk with you! Our business hours are Monday to Friday from 9AM
to 5PM, EST.
Sea Eagle Boats Inc.
19 N. Columbia Street, Suite 1
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
1-800-748-8066
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Safety
In a manual of this type, it is impossible to give adequate space to the topic of water safety. For further information on
boating safety, visit USCGBoating.org or enroll in a water safety course given by a local provider.
It is your responsibility to be aware of and comply with all relevant safety regulations. For all water recreation
or
sport, you should have reasonable swimming abilities. It is strongly advised that you should never go
boating alone.
General Boating Safety Tips
• Always wear a USCG approved PFD (life vest) at all times while on the water.
• Be aware of your local boating rules and regulations and abide by them accordingly.
• Check inflation levels each time before you go out and inflate your boat for a full 24 hours before undertaking long
trips.
• DO NOT allow children to use your Sea Eagle unsupervised.
• DO NOT consume alcohol while boating or operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• DO NOT drag your Sea Eagle over rocks or gravel if it can be avoided.
• DO NOT exceed the certified maximum capacities of this boat under any circumstance.
• DO NOT go boating alone.
• DO NOT use compressors, CO
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or compressed air for inflation, only use Sea Eagle recommended pumps.
• DO NOT use your Sea Eagle Boat as a personal flotation device as they are not rated for that use.
• DO NOT sleep inside of your Sea Eagle while on the water.
• Bring a cell phone or other emergency contact device in a waterproof bag.
• Always tell someone of your boating plans.
Safety Equipment & Important Safety Items
The type of water conditions you are on should determine the type of safety equipment that you should have on
board. For all types of boating we strongly recommend that every passenger wear a USCG approved PFD (personal
flotation device) like a life vest. In most places this is a requirement by law, but it is also an exercise of good judgment
to have a PFD for all passengers
Drinking Water & Snacks: Boating is a physical activity that can work up both a thirst and a sweat. On a hot or warm
day it is smart to have drinking water readily available to prevent dehydration. Bring an ample supply of water.
Extra Clothes/Layers: You never know when the weather can change and it’s a good idea to come prepared with
extra clothing. A dry (waterproof) bag will keep clothes dry in case of emergency.
First Aid-Kit: The contents of the kit may vary depending upon your preferences, but make sure to carry a kit that
reflects the possible dangers for the conditions you are in.
Manual Pump/Repair Kit: Although our boats are both durable and rugged, it may be possible that you need to
make a repair while on the water so you’ll need the repair kit and a manual pump to re-inflate the boat. If this is your
first repair, you may also want to bring this instruction manual with you.
Sun/Rain Protection: A hat can protect both your face and head from the rain or sun. Use and carry sunscreen with
you as both the sun and the sun’s reflection from the water can do serious damage to your skin. If you are out for
prolonged periods of time you may need to reapply sunscreen as needed.
Whistle: Having a whistle readily available is a great way to attract the attention of others if assistance is needed.
Float Plan: Similar to a pilot’s Flight Plan, consider having a Float Plan (www.floatplancentral.org). Always tell
someone where you are going to be boating and what time you plan to return. Keep a cell phone in a waterproof
container that will float if it falls in the water.
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Boat valve adapter is
hook-in style which is
called Recessed Valve
Adapter.
The A42 foot pump comes
with a hose and several
adapters. A hook-in style
adapter is needed for
valves on the boat. The
push-in or the screw-in
adapter is used for seat
valves.
To open pump, release
pump clip by squeezing
the top and bottom halves
together. Unwind hose.
PackFish7™ | Foot Pump Set Up
Look for the ination port
which is marked “INFLATE”
with an arrow. Screw hose
into port tightly.
Note: Use the “DEFLATE”
port when you need to
pack your boat down as
compact as possible.
To inate boat, insert
recessed valve adapter into
hose. Push adapter in hose
and twist to lock
.
To inate seat, insert either
the wide end or screw-on
adapter into the hose. Push
adapter in hose and twist
to lock.
PF7 is a low pressure boat, electric pumps are
not recommended. High pressure pumps will
not automatically shut o, and low pressure
pumps are not compatible with the valve type.
Warning: Air compressors that are designed for
other uses, like tire ination (usually around 32
PSI) can easily harm your Sea Eagle which works
at a much lower pressure. For this reason we
recommend only using Sea Eagle pumps.
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Press and turn stem
counterclockwise so it can
pop UP. When the stem is
up, valve is closed and will
hold air. To let air escape
for deflation, press and turn
stem clockwise until locked
open.
Inflate safety chamber first
(front valve) with recessed
valve adapter in hose. Push
and turn adapter clockwise
into valve opening. Pump
air until chamber is almost
full, but not firm. Twist hose
counterclockwise and pull
out. No air should escape.
Replace cap in opening.
Valve has three parts,
a cap, valve body with
stem and a base which
is inside the air
chamber. Twist the valve
cap counterclockwise
and pull it out of
opening.
PackFish7™ | Assembly & Inflation
Select a at, hazard free area to unfold the boat.
PF7 kit: boat, backpack bag, pump, oars and inatable
seat with black valves and a repair kit.
PF7 has two air chambers.
Outside valve is for the
safety chamber, it is a ring
shaped chamber above the
main chamber. The inside
valve inflates the main
chamber.
Inflate main chamber.
Pump until chamber is
firm and boat rigid and
mostly wrinkle-free. Please
note, our foot pump can
over-inflate the PackFish
and this can put undo
pressure on the fabric
seams of the outside
fabric cover. For this
reason it is important
that you can depress your
thumb on the hull 3/4” as
shown in the next picture.
Insert floorboard after
inflating safety chamber.
Angled corners of board
go nearest rod holder
bases. Holes in board are
not used with PF7.
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PackFish7™ | Inflation & Assembly
Deluxe Inflatable Seat
Seat has two cushion
bladders inside the cover
and requires two valves.
Seat straps clip to rings in
seat base. Seat base has
zipper for removing or
adjusting bladders if
needed.
Stretch retainer ring over
the valve base. Retainer
ring fits in a groove in
valve base.
If ring is too tight to fit:
stretch it, or heat ring
under warm water or with
a hairdryer to soften it.
Unscrew the cap. Screw
valve into base. Tighten
valve rmly so air does not
escape when sitting on
seat!
Insert wide push-in or
screw-in adapter into
hose. Push and turn
adapter to lock it into
hose.
Push or screw valve
adapter into valve. Inate
seat until comfortably
rm. The back bladder
can be fully inated, or
partially deated to give
more legroom.
Tighten valve caps
securely to avoid
deflation.
Oars
Each oar has a shaft,
retainer ring, and blade.
Left side oar has the Sea
Eagle logo top left. Logo
is top right on right side
oar. Retainer ring is a 2 ¼”
black rubber disk.
Slide retainer ring onto
shaft approximately 18”
from handle end.
Insert shaft into oarlock
up to retainer ring.
Pump until firm.
DO NOT over inflate the
tubes. Stop once you
can press your thumb
about 3/4” into the
tubes.
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Slide blade onto shaft
and adjust until the
button pops up through
the hole.
To remove blade, push
button and pull blade
out of shaft.
Repeat assembly for the
other oar.
Backpack Transport
Straps (OPTIONAL)
The PackFish can be
carried backpack-style
while inated.
Attach the straps to the
D-rings on the bottom
of the boat.
Due to bulk and weight
of boat and accessories,
be cautious not to lose
balance or overexert
yourself.
To deate, push down on
the valve stem and quarter
turn it to the right. The
stem will stay in the down
position, allowing the air
to escape
PackFish7™ | Deflation, Folding & Storage
Remove boat bag from
its stow pouch
behind the seat.
Fold one side over the oor. The bottom should be
exposed 2-3 inches past the tracking strips.
PackFish7™ | Inflation & Assembly
Orient the curve of the
blades to cup the water on
the power stroke.
Pulling against the oars is
more ecient than
pushing them.
Caution!: When pulling,
you’ll be going backwards,
so check behind you
frequently for hazards such
as oncoming boats.
Two shing rod can be
carried in holders located
in the front of boat. Two
rods can be carried in the
hook & loop closure straps
on boat sides. Make straps
go between the pole and
line so rod cannot slip out
or loop.
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Fold the other side over the rst side until the
tracking strips comes over 2-3 inches. Then begin
folding from back to front using the tracking strips
as guides.
PackFish7™ | Deflation & Folding
For nal folds, fold the front up and over the tracking
strips, then fold the back on top.
Slide the boat and accessories into the bag.
Boat and all accessories
t in the included
storage bag.
PackFish7™ | Storage
PVC can become brittle in cold temperatures. To avoid
damage, store in an area where sudden impacts are not
possible.
If leaving the Sea Eagle outside during boating seasons, keep it
raised off the ground and covered so that it is not exposed to
berries, leaves, rain, sunlight and other elements.
Sea Eagles that are left uncovered will have to be bailed or
pumped out from time to time. Accumulated rainwater can get
quite heavy.
Dry the boat and accessories before storing to eliminate
moisture that could cause mildew.
Choose a cool, dry spot when storing. Enclosed areas like a
basement, closet or garage should be ventilated or humidity
controlled.
Avoid excessive heat when storing. Do not store in an attic or
metal shed.
Rodent proof the storage areas. Mice can do a lot of damage.
Use a container with a tight lid, such as a clean garbage can or
large plastic bin.
PackFish7™ | Trouble Shooting: Air Leak
If your boat is losing air it doesn’t necessarily mean that it has a
hole. For instance a boat that is inflated late in the day with 90°
air may cool 20° overnight.
The cooler air will exert less pressure on the hull and the boat
will appear softer the next morning. When there has been no
variation in temperature and your boat is losing air then it is
time to start looking for the leak.
What causes an inatable to leak air?
Black Valve leaks: Usually caused by valve not screwed in tight
enough, retainer ring pinched between base and valve or a
dent in the base O-ring.
Recessed Valve: Use tool in repair kit to tighten valve. Works
best when chamber is inated.
Punctures can be caused by submerged metal debris, oyster
shells, barnacles, sh spines, dragging the boat over pavement
or concrete, exposed nails in docks, damage done in storage,
and other causes. Boats are usually not damaged by rocks,
sticks or sh hooks.
Seam leaks are the least likely cause of a leak. If a seam leak if
found, contact Sea Eagle customer service. Take photos of the
problem if possible.
Most repairs are simple and can be done with the repair kit and
a hair dryer (if available).
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Visual Inspection
First, listen for air escaping, you may be able to identify the leak
immediately.
Visually inspect the cover for rips, tears or punctures. Check top
and bottom. Mark the inner bladder with pen or pencil when
the leak if found.
Listen
If you have a rough idea of where your leak is but can’t see it,
you may want to try listening for it as you may be able to hear
the air escaping and pinpoint the leak.
PackFish7™| Trouble Shooting: Air Leak
Retainer Ring
The valve base has a groove
for the retainer ring. Check
that the retainer ring is in its
groove.
PackFish7™ | Trouble Shooting: Seat Valves
A common error is to pinch
the retainer ring between
the valve body and base.
Trapping the ring breaks
the air tight seal.
If excess material covers
the groove, the ring will go
over if stretched slightly.
Denting
Check the O-Ring base for
dents. Denting can occur
when the valve body lies
across the O-Ring during
storage. Heat the O-Ring
with a hairdryer for about a
minute or so until the dent
eases itself out.
Debris & Diaphragm
Check the black
diaphragm at the
bottom of the inner valve
for sand or other debris.
Also check the threads on
the base, body and cap for
sand or debris that might
break the seal.
The repair kit contains
a valve tool. Valves are
tightened at the factory
and should not need to be
adjusted.
If you suspect a valve is
loose, inflate boat to full
pressure, insert tool in
valve and turn clockwise.
Valve has a base which is
inside the chamber.
Inflating boat will hold
base in place while turning
valve.
PackFish7™ | Trouble Shooting: Boat Valves
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There are four tracking
strips on the bottom of the
boat which help to
maintain course. The
tracking strips are very
flexible but if they
become deformed, heat
with a hairdryer until they
return to their original
shape (1-3 minutes).
PackFish7™ | Trouble Shooting: Tracking Strips
For a demonstration of good patching technique, please view
our How to Repair video on the instruction page of our web
site. There is a link at the bottom of every page at SeaEagle.com
or type “instructions” into the search box.
Even though your Sea Eagle is very rugged and tough, you may
still experience the occasional puncture. Fortunately most
repairs are fairly easy and only take a few minutes.
For an extensive repair please contact us directly for assistance
or a quote to have it sent back and repaired at our facility.
Repair fees start at $75.00 and do not include return shipping
charges.
Repair Kit
All Sea Eagles come with
a repair kit which includes
patching material, PVC glue
and a valve tool
Pinholes
Deate your boat and
thoroughly clean and dry
the area that be repaired.
For small punctures, less
than 1/8”, apply a small
drop of glue and allow 24
hours to dry.
Patching
The most common
repairs are a puncture or
small cut. A penny size
patch is sufficient for
repairs of this type.
Patch should be as small as
reasonably possible.
PackFish7™ | Trouble Shooting: Repairs
PackFish7™ | Trouble Shooting: Air Bladder
Soapy Water Test
Inflate the bladder to full
pressure. Mix a couple of
tablespoons of dish
washing liquid in a bucket
of water.
Spread the soapy water
on the leaking chamber
with a large sponge or
hand towel. The leak may
produce bubbles or make
whistling or sputtering
noises. Often, spray bottles
don’t work.
To inspect the air
bladder, deflate the boat
and pull the bladder out
the zipper opening.
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Apply patch to the boat.
Smooth with finger or a
smoothing tool such as a
spoon, handle of a utility
knife, or screwdriver. For
best results, heat patch
with a hair dryer 10-20
seconds and smooth with
tool.
Patching Tips:
• For immediate use, allow 30 minutes to cure and
inate ¾ full
• Chamber must be deated or air will make a path
through the glue
• Do not apply the patch while glue is wet
• For larger repairs, overlap the damaged area by about
½” on each side
• Trim the patch material to size, the larger the patch
the harder it is to seal
• Covering a leaking patch with a larger patch does not
work. Remove old patch with hairdryer.
• Covering a seam with a patch will not work
• Internal sealants and spray-on waterproong are not
recommended
• Alcohol, acetone (nail polish remover), toluene and
MEK solvents can be used
• Sanding is not recommended
• Clamps and weights are not needed
PackFish7™ | Trouble Shooting: Repairs
Cut patch along the outline
with scissors.
Pro Tip: Trace the outline
of the penny on masking
tape and cut with a utility
knife. Apply tape to the
boat instead of tracing on
the boat.
Trace the outline of a
penny on the patch
material and on the boat.
If a larger patch is needed,
use a larger item as a
template.
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Personal Flotation
Devices (OPTIONAL)
U.S.C.G. approved. Life
jackets, paddling vest,
PFD Belts available in
various sizes.
Waterproof Blanket
Super plush Polartec®
Classic 200 Fleece inside
keeps you warm on chilly
days. Completely
waterproof nylon shell
keeps you dry and shelters
you from the wind. Packs
down to just 18” x 6” x 3”
and weighs only 18 oz for
easy portage.
Squid Anchor
The Squid Anchor gets its
heft from up to 14 lbs. of
river sand, stones, rocks or
gravel provided by nature.
Triple ukes add sticking
power. When you’re done,
just dump, rinse, stow and
go! Weighs under 8oz.
when empty. Comes with
25’ of rope. Stored anchor
dimensions 12”x2.5”x2.5”.
Backpack Transport
Straps (OPTIONAL)
The PackFish can be
carried backpack-style
while inated.
Attach the straps to the
D-rings on the bottom
of the boat.
PackFish7™| Optional Accessories
We oer a wide variety of
accessories to use with
your Sea Eagle.
Sea Eagle Boats Inc.
19 N. Columbia Street, Suite 1
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
1-800-748-8066
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